Jeanette Lee and our Troops....

[avmaster]

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Jan. 6, 2010) Jeanette Lee, the Black Widow of pool, performs trick shots for Sailors and the Souda Bay community. Lee visited Greece as part of her Navy Entertainment sponsored tour visiting several bases throughout the Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia region including Naples, Sigonella, Rota and Bahrain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Martinez/Released)

 

[LAlouie]

Looks like a capacity crowd.

 

[fsarfino]

Thanks for supporting the troops Jeanette!

 

[Tramp Steamer]

Well done, Miss Lee.

 

[avmaster]

Well done, Miss Lee.

Would be cool if other pros got involved in this..........

 

[Jude Rosenstock]

Would be cool if other pros got involved in this..........

One step at a time, sir. Let's get them to show up for players' meetings first.

 

[ArizonaPete]

Bravo Jeanette...

 

[avmaster]

One step at a time, sir. Let's get them to show up for players' meetings first.

Ah, point taken Sir..... you may have the floor.......:smile:

 

[DRW]

Jeanette supports troops

One step at a time, sir. Let's get them to show up for players' meetings first.

Ain't it the truth.:grin:

 

[Snookered007]

Way to go Jeanette! :thumbup:

 

[mamono]

Quite nice.

 

[Marie's husband]

That's awesome that Jeanette does this. Also, to comment on the small crowd, I was there in 2003 and Souda Bay was a really small base that doesn't really have too many people stationed there, maybe 200. For example, I think the main shopping area on base was the size of a 7 eleven.

 

[Tennesseejoe]

She is a class act and a role model for other pros to take note.

 

[sly_shooter]

Wish I could get some one on one with her.
And I just left Bahrain too.. dangit!!

Thanks for doing this Jeanette.

 

[Williebetmore]

For folks that don't already know; JL has done this every year for the past 7 or 8 years. Takes several weeks away from her family for whirlwind tours of Asia, the Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East - almost a different base or two every day (leaving her family at home). The soldiers really appreciate it, as her exhibitions and challenge matches are always very high energy.

I'm not sure of the compensation, but there is little to none (though travel costs are on the military).

My compliments to a great pool ambassador; the troops definitely deserve the entertainment.

 

[Melissa Herndon]

Would be cool if other pros got involved in this..........

There have been other pros involved with the military...overseas and on US soil.

I know that Ewa has done overseas military exhibitions. As does Mike Massey. (And Jen Barretta and I have looked into it...but it is tough to find the right connections.)

As for here in the US...many of the WPBA girls go visit Miramar (while here for the San Diego Classic) to do exhibitions/challenge matches with the troops. Also...I thought I read something about Tony Crosby entertaining troops at a base down in Florida.

I think that most pros would be willing to give some time to the men and women who risk their lives to protect us. If anyone out there in the military wants to try and set something up...you should research pros in your area and then don't be afraid to contact them! I know that I would be honored if I was asked again!

Melissa

 

[DrMikeUSN]

Would be cool if other pros got involved in this..........

There are others that would. But no one in the world knows who they are. Mrs. Lee is about ALL anyone knows about Professional Pool.

"Oh what that Black Widow Chicks name?"

Hear it all the time.